1Sa 17:49 | MHM | STEP | v. 49 : David reached into his bag, took a stone, and used his sling to throw it at Goliath. The stone struck Goliath on the forehead, the only place not protected by armor, and he fell face down to the ground (1 Samuel 17:49 ). It was God’s guidance, not just David’s skill, that made the stone hit its mark. This shows how quickly a strong person can be defeated, no matter how safe he feels. As it is written, No man has power over the spirit to retain the spirit (Ecclesiastes 8:8 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 17:49

v. 49: David reached into his bag, took a stone, and used his sling to throw it at Goliath. The stone struck Goliath on the forehead, the only place not protected by armor, and he fell face down to the ground (1 Samuel 17:49 ^a). It was God’s guidance, not just David’s skill, that made the stone hit its mark. This shows how quickly a strong person can be defeated, no matter how safe he feels. As it is written, No man has power over the spirit to retain the spirit (Ecclesiastes 8:8 ^b).